In a recent live stream, aespa's Karina revealed a personal health challenge that has deeply affected her daily life. The K-pop idol, widely known for her affection towards cats, disclosed that she has developed an allergy to cats, a revelation that she described as akin to "losing the world." This news is particularly poignant given Karina's well-known love for felines. Fans of aespa, known as MYs, are aware of her fondness for cats, often seen during her appearances on various shows where she interacts affectionately with them.

Karina's allergy came to light during the live session on Instagram on January 14, where she engaged with fans and shared aspects of her personal life. Her allergy to cats poses a significant hurdle, considering her deep affection for these animals. To cope with this, Karina revealed that she now carries cat allergy medicine with her at all times. This allows her to continue interacting with cats while managing her allergic reactions, underscoring her dedication to these animals despite her health challenges.

The revelation has elicited mixed reactions from fans, with many expressing sadness over Karina's situation, given her well-documented love for cats. Others have admired her determination to overcome this obstacle by carrying medicine, enabling her to maintain her connection with cats. Fan comments reflect a range of emotions, from disbelief and sympathy to admiration for her commitment to something she loves deeply.

Karina's revelation adds a personal dimension to her public persona, allowing fans to see the challenges she faces behind the glamour of K-pop stardom. It also highlights the lengths to which she will go to maintain her passion for animals, even in the face of personal health issues.

aespa, meanwhile, continues to be active in the music scene. The group recently released a remake of the 1995 hit "Regret of the Times" by Seo Taiji and Boys. Additionally, member Winter collaborated with IVE's Liz and (G)I-DLE's Soyeon on the single "NOBODY," released on November 16, 2023. The group also released their fourth EP, "Drama," featuring the lead single of the same name on November 10, 2023, and provided the ending theme song "Zoom Zoom" for the anime "Beyblade X" on October 6.

Karina's cat allergy and her commitment to continuing her interactions with cats, despite this challenge, add a layer of human relatability to her as a public figure and showcase the personal side of being a K-pop idol.

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